Entertainment & Arts
Perched at an angle on a corner of the roof of the Newport Harbor Art Museum is its latest acquisition, “Ruby,” a 5-foot-tall sculpture by the internationally known Jonathan Borofsky.
Dec. 13, 1990
California
Environment: Required to reduce tainted storm runoff, some developers are using man-made lakes. But the strategy has critics.
Sept. 3, 2000
Archives
Brooklyn Avenue Pilings Alma, Hicks, Ditman avenues at Cesar Chavez Boulevard Just east of Evergreen Cemetery, several abandoned brick light standards keep vigil on each street corner, comprising sort of semiformal, homely beacons to the ancient (for L.A.) neighborhood beyond. * Macy Street Viaduct Cesar Chavez Boulevard between Mission Road and Lyon Street Four amazingly ornate concrete “doorways” perched somewhat uselessly atop railing of 1926 Spanish Colonial bridge.
Dec. 22, 1996
Present-day Los Angeles was created by the need for water.
March 18, 2001
Travel & Experiences
Picture yourself at a sidewalk cafe on an elegant shopping street, watching the diverse passersby, or wandering on brick pavements through tree-lined streets rich with architectural vistas and historic presences, or strolling through French gardens and along leaf-dappled, statue-decorated malls.
March 26, 1995
In an unusual action, the Planning Commission tonight will consider rezoning a 3.5-acre parcel near the Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Oct. 22, 1991
With vital and often-distant water sources shrinking, Los Angeles officials today will revive a controversial proposal to recycle wastewater as part of a plan to curb usage and move the city toward greater water independence.
May 15, 2008
The UCLA-adjacent area is ringed by affluent neighborhoods but has struggled for 20 years. An economic shot in the arm may be on the way.
May 6, 2008
Gangs and bad parking drove weekend customers from the village. Can a recent burst of construction help the area regain past glory?
Business
Food: Walkerswood, which exports sauces and other delicacies, started out as a small workers co-op.
June 4, 2000